Wisconsin Legislature: Crime and criminals

Employment discrimination includes considering applicant's conviction record before being selected for an interview - SB421

False identity used on social media to frighten, intimidate, threaten, harass, or defraud (catfishing) made a misdemeanor; posting similar messages added to misdemeanor for unlawful use of computerized communication systems; JRCCP may report - AB68

False report of an emergency to a public safety entity knowing no emergency exists (swatting): felony provisions created; JRCCP may report - SB363

False report of an emergency to a public safety entity knowing no emergency exists (swatting): felony provisions created; JRCCP may report [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, ``swatting" defined] - AB454

Firearm possession by person convicted of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or by person who is a fugitive from justice: prohibition created; DOJ duties; JRCCP may report - AB577

Firearm possession by person convicted of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or by person who is a fugitive from justice: prohibition created; DOJ duties; JRCCP may report - SB517

Firearm possession by person convicted of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence: prohibition created, not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect provision; JRCCP may report - SB376

Firearm possession by person convicted of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence: prohibition created, not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect provision; JRCCP may report - AB334

First OWI-related offense made a misdemeanor; vacate criminal conviction and second offense provisions; JRCCP may report - SB9

First OWI-related offense made a misdemeanor; vacate criminal conviction and second offense provisions; JRCCP may report - AB18

Fugitive from justice is prohibited from possessing a firearm; DOJ duties - AB507

Harassment of a sports official: penalty provisions created; JRCCP may report - AB735

Harassment of a sports official: penalty provisions created; JRCCP may report - SB657

Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month: January 2020 proclaimed as - SJR82

Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month: January 2020 proclaimed as - AJR116

Human trafficking awareness certification for lodging establishments created, DOJ duties - AB1022

Human trafficking: commercial driver education courses must include instruction on recognizing and preventing - SB25

Human trafficking: commercial driver education courses must include instruction on recognizing and preventing - AB22

Human Trafficking, Council on, created in DOA - AB1024

Impersonating a public officer, public employee, or employee of a utility with intent to mislead: felony crime created; JRCCP may report - SB525

Impersonating a public officer, public employee, or employee of a utility with intent to mislead: felony crime created; JRCCP may report - AB545

Intimidating a victim of domestic abuse made a felony; JRCCP may report - SB767

Intimidating a victim of domestic abuse made a felony; JRCCP may report - AB804

Legislation creating a crime or revising a penalty must be referred to JRCCP, report by committee requirements - AB773

Legislation creating a crime or revising a penalty must be referred to JRCCP, report by committee requirements - SB812

Lost or stolen firearm: report to law enforcement and written notice in commercial sales or transfers required; penalty provisions; JRCCP may report - AB419

Motor vehicle theft policing and strategic planning to combat crime: DOA grant programs to assist local governments created; JCF and report provisions - SB771

Motor vehicle theft policing and strategic planning to combat crime: DOA grant programs to assist local governments created; JCF and report provisions - AB951

OWI-related offenses: extend time limit for commencing prosecution of first, second, or third offense - AB379

OWI-related offenses: extend time limit for commencing prosecution of first, second, or third offense - SB345

Persons who committed certain violent crimes are ineligible for early release to parole or extended supervision, discharge from probation, or for other DOC early release programs [A.Amdt.1: earned release and substance abuse program provisions removed] - AB809

Persons who committed certain violent crimes are ineligible for early release to parole or extended supervision, discharge from probation, or for other DOC early release programs - SB754

Release of person accused of a crime prior to conviction: ``presumed” eligible, allowing the legislature to authorize circuit courts to deny release, and pretrial detention law requirements changed. Constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR107

Release of violent offender: DOC required to provide certain identifying information to local law enforcement and specified community organizations; release to the public provisions - AB723

Retail theft: mandatory minimum sentence for 3 or more convictions; JRCCP may report - AB807

Retail theft: mandatory minimum sentence for 3 or more convictions; JRCCP may report - SB749

Smuggling items into or out of jail or prison by inmates: misdemeanor penalty created; JRCCP may report - AB690

Smuggling items into or out of jail or prison by inmates: misdemeanor penalty created; JRCCP may report - SB647

Stalking definition expanded to include text messaging and other electronic means of communication - SB235

Stalking definition expanded to include text messaging and other electronic means of communication - AB259

Student victims of sexual violence and harassment: UW System and TCS to provide reasonable accommodations - AB1000

Student victims of sexual violence and harassment: UW System and TCS to provide reasonable accommodations - SB882

Theft of mail crime created; JRCCP may report - SB656

Theft of mail crime created; JRCCP may report - AB734

Treatment and diversion (TAD) pilot program for nonviolent offenders: sunset extended, first class cities provision [Sec. 234, 235, 9127 (2), 9427 (2); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, first class cities provision removed, report to JCF added] - AB56

UI law changes re financial outlook statement, Council on Unemployment Insurance report submission, Governor’s special committee, benefits for certain employees, effect of criminal convictions, reimbursable employer debt assessment, waiver of overpayments, collection of debt by DOR, and fiscal agent election of employer status - SB671

Underage sexual activity: persons convicted before 2017 WisAct 174 allowed to petition a court to vacate conviction or enter conviction for the lesser offense - SB261

Underage sexual activity: persons convicted before 2017 WisAct 174 allowed to petition a court to vacate conviction or enter conviction for the lesser offense - AB289

Undetectable firearms manufacture, transportation, sale, possession, and carrying prohibited, plans for manufacture provision; possession of frame or receiver of a firearm without a serial number prohibited; JRCCP may report - AB960

Unlawfully summoning a law enforcement officer: crime created, civil cause of action provision; JRCCP may report - AB755

Unnecessarily summoning a police officer: civil cause of action created - AB920

Victim of sex trafficking: privilege of self-defense created - SB211

Victim of sex trafficking: privilege of self-defense created - AB228

WIC program changes [Sec. 1896-1934] - AB56

Witness’s testimony by deposition may be used at criminal trial if witness is at risk of being intimidated - AB803

Witness’s testimony by deposition may be used at criminal trial if witness is at risk of being intimidated - SB766

crime and criminals _ batteryCrime and criminals — Battery

Battery by person placed in a facility while awaiting a commitment trial as a sexually violent person: felony crime provision - SB697

Battery by person placed in a facility while awaiting a commitment trial as a sexually violent person: felony crime provision - AB758

Battery or threats to cause bodily harm to a person or family member of a person who is an advocate re tribal court proceedings made a felony - AB104

Battery to a nurse made a Class H felony - AB175

Battery to a nurse made a Class H felony [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, health care provider who works in a hospital added] - SB163

Entering certain places without consent and with intent to commit battery made a felony - AB35

Entering certain places without consent and with intent to commit battery made a felony - SB47

Intentional bodily harm to a probation, extended supervision, parole, community supervision, or aftercare agent: crime expanded to include family member of the agent and threats of harm; JRCCP may report - SB185

crime and criminals _ felonyCrime and criminals — Felony

Battery by person placed in a facility while awaiting a commitment trial as a sexually violent person: felony crime provision - SB697

Battery by person placed in a facility while awaiting a commitment trial as a sexually violent person: felony crime provision - AB758

Battery to a nurse made a Class H felony - AB175

Battery to a nurse made a Class H felony [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, health care provider who works in a hospital added] - SB163

Child born alive after abortion: requirements of health care providers present and criminal penalties created, damage provisions; JRCCP may report - AB179

Eligibility and condition for release prior to conviction: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - SJR13

Extended supervision: cap for certain felonies changed, and early discharge and earned compliance credit created, conditions specified; DOC report required; JRCCP may report - AB832

Grievous bodily harm to or death of an animal: felony penalty; definition and court order provisions; JRCCP may report - AB520

Grievous bodily harm to or death of an animal: felony penalty; definition and court order provisions; JRCCP may report - SB469

Impersonating a public officer, public employee, or employee of a utility with intent to mislead: felony crime created; JRCCP may report - SB525

Impersonating a public officer, public employee, or employee of a utility with intent to mislead: felony crime created; JRCCP may report - AB545

Intimidating a victim of domestic abuse made a felony; JRCCP may report - SB767

Intimidating a victim of domestic abuse made a felony; JRCCP may report - AB804

Law violations for which a juvenile may be placed in Serious Juvenile Offender Program (SJOP), juvenile correctional facility, or secured residential care center for children and youth expanded [A.Amdt.1: class of felony specified] - AB806

Marijuana: penalty for possession of not more than 10 grams reduced to a forfeiture; JRCCP may report - AB1004

Money laundering: state criminal prohibition created; JRCCP may report - SB368

Money laundering: state criminal prohibition created; JRCCP may report - AB350

Prohibited object brought into a jail or prison with intent to keep for oneself made a crime; JRCCP may report - AB63

Prohibited object brought into a jail or prison with intent to keep for oneself made a crime; JRCCP may report - SB70